Matches in the Park
As part of its Soccer in the LBC efforts during this summer’s global soccer tournament, the City of Long Beach will host Matches in the Park, a series of local soccer activations and match viewings at various parks throughout Long Beach. These events will take place during the knockout stage of the tournament and offer residents across the city chances to gather, connect and celebrate soccer in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Event Type: Entertainment. Featured Event. Sporting. Summer Activities. Watch Party. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
El Dorado Park West
2800 N. Studebaker Rd.
For more info visit longbeach.gov. Matches in the Park
As part of its Soccer in the LBC efforts during this summer’s global soccer tournament, the City of Long Beach will host Matches in the Park, a series of local soccer activations and match viewings at various parks throughout Long Beach. These events will take place during the knockout stage of the tournament and offer residents across the city chances to gather, connect and celebrate soccer in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Event Type: Sporting. Entertainment. Watch Party. Summer Activities. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
1950 Lemon Ave.
For more info visit longbeach.gov. Matches in the Park
As part of its Soccer in the LBC efforts during this summer’s global soccer tournament, the City of Long Beach will host Matches in the Park, a series of local soccer activations and match viewings at various parks throughout Long Beach. These events will take place during the knockout stage of the tournament and offer residents across the city chances to gather, connect and celebrate soccer in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Event Type: Sporting. Entertainment. Watch Party. Summer Activities. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Admiral Kidd Park
2125 Santa Fe Ave.
For more info visit longbeach.gov. World Cup Courtyard Party
Watch Parties every day throughout the World Cup.
Event Type: Entertainment. Sporting. Summer Activities. Watch Party. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Watch Me! Sports Bar
6527 E Pacific Coast Hwy.
World Cup Courtyard Party
Celebrating small businesses and local vendors in our courtyard while playing World Cup matches; quarterfinals.
Event Type: Summer Activities. Sporting. Watch Party. Entertainment. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Watch Me! Sports Bar
6527 E Pacific Coast Hwy.
Matches in the Park
As part of its Soccer in the LBC efforts during this summer’s global soccer tournament, the City of Long Beach will host Matches in the Park, a series of local soccer activations and match viewings at various parks throughout Long Beach. These events will take place during the knockout stage of the tournament and offer residents across the city chances to gather, connect and celebrate soccer in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Event Type: Sporting. Entertainment. Watch Party. Summer Activities. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Heartwell Park
5801 Parkcrest St.
For more info visit longbeach.gov. Matches in the Park
As part of its Soccer in the LBC efforts during this summer’s global soccer tournament, the City of Long Beach will host Matches in the Park, a series of local soccer activations and match viewings at various parks throughout Long Beach. These events will take place during the knockout stage of the tournament and offer residents across the city chances to gather, connect and celebrate soccer in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Event Type: Summer Activities. Sporting. Watch Party. Entertainment. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Recreation Park
4900 E. 7th St.
For more info visit longbeach.gov. Matches in the Park
As part of its Soccer in the LBC efforts during this summer’s global soccer tournament, the City of Long Beach will host Matches in the Park, a series of local soccer activations and match viewings at various parks throughout Long Beach. These events will take place during the knockout stage of the tournament and offer residents across the city chances to gather, connect and celebrate soccer in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Event Type: Summer Activities. Watch Party. Sporting. Entertainment. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Scherer Park
4600 Long Beach Blvd.
For more info visit longbeach.gov. Matches in the Park
As part of its Soccer in the LBC efforts during this summer’s global soccer tournament, the City of Long Beach will host Matches in the Park, a series of local soccer activations and match viewings at various parks throughout Long Beach. These events will take place during the knockout stage of the tournament and offer residents across the city chances to gather, connect and celebrate soccer in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Event Type: Summer Activities. Sporting. Entertainment. Watch Party. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Houghton Park
6301 Myrtle Ave.
For more info visit longbeach.gov. FREE FIFA World Cup watch parties at the Art Theatre
Join us at The Art Theatre Long Beach as FIFA screens the World Cup match. Watch every moment on the big screen alongside fellow fans and experience the energy of the world's biggest sporting event.
Watch the Match Like Never Before
We're bringing the World Cup to life with:
Massive cinema-screen viewing
Theater-quality sound
An electric watch-party atmosphere.
Event Type: Watch Party. Summer Activities. Sporting. Entertainment. Guest Age Requirement: All ages.
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E 4th Street, LB 90814.
For more info visit arttheatrelongbeach.org.